GE Scientists Unveil Greener, Smarter Sleigh for Santa Claus

Use of high temperature Ceramic Matrix Composites (CMCs) in the
frame to enable travel into and out of outer space

New electric traction motor with MEMS switching technology to
provide green power when reindeer need to rest

New Industrial Internet technologies will ensure safer, more
efficient travel

December 21, 2012 09:00 AM Eastern Daylight Time

NISKAYUNA, N.Y. & NORTH POLE--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Just in time for Christmas,a team of GE scientists and engineers
have introduced several new features to Santa’s
sleigh. The updated sleigh incorporates a number of new technologies
that will make Santa’s travels greener, faster and much more efficient.
To learn more about the new, advanced features, -click
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“It has been three years since we introduced a new sleigh for Santa, and
we figured it was time to provide a few upgrades to make his ride even
better”

“It has been three years since we introduced a new sleigh for Santa, and
we figured it was time to provide a few upgrades to make his ride even
better,” said Mark Little, Senior Vice President and Director of GE
Global Research. “With the advancements GE scientists have made in 3-D
printing, new materials like CMCs and the great opportunities to make
machines smarter with the Industrial Internet, we have incorporated
several new technologies to give Santa and his reindeer team a greener,
smarter sleigh.”

When learning about the new upgrades, both Santa and the reindeer were
excited. Santa commented, “I am looking forward to flying into outer
space. This will really save time by helping me get to destinations in
different parts of the world much faster.”

And on behalf of all the reindeer, Rudolph commented, “The new feature
that allows Santa to switch to electric power is welcomed by all the
reindeer. Covering the entire globe can be pretty exhausting and having
the opportunity to rest along our journey will help us remain in peak
condition.”

New features of the sleigh include:

A thin
cooling solution that can improve jet engine aerodynamics and
outfit Santa with a cooler, thinner laptop.